PST Time Now — Pacific Standard Time

PST (Pacific Standard Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−8 — it never changes for daylight saving.

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UTC−8 Monday, June 22, 2026
04:15:55

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It is in PST (Pacific Standard Time, UTC−8) right now. PST (Pacific Standard Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−8 — it never changes for daylight saving.
Daylight saving

Is it PST or PDT right now?

PDT (UTC−7) is in effect right now. Clocks fall back to PST (UTC−8) on November 1, 2026 — in 132 days.
Mar 8Nov 1
PDT · daylight (UTC−7) PST · standard (UTC−8) Today
Clock changes

PST / PDT daylight-saving dates

2026

↑ Forward Sunday, March 8 → PDT
↓ Back Sunday, November 1 → PST

2027

↑ Forward Sunday, March 14 → PDT
↓ Back Sunday, November 7 → PST

Clocks change at 2:00 AM local time. Dates shift by a week or so each year; these are computed live from the IANA time-zone database.

What the letters mean

PST, PDT and Pacific Time

Standard time (winter)
PST — Pacific Standard Time
UTC−8
Daylight time (summer)
PDT — Pacific Daylight Time
UTC−7
When you're not sure
Write Pacific Time — it refers to whichever of PST or PDT is currently in effect, so it's always correct.
Reference

About PST

Full name
Pacific Standard Time
UTC offset
UTC−8
Type
Standard time (fixed offset)
Daylight counterpart
PDT — Pacific Daylight Time
Where it is used
US West Coast, British Columbia and Baja California in winter.

Regions on PST switch to PDT (UTC−7) during daylight saving time.

Cities on PST right now

Frequently asked questions

What does PST stand for?

PST stands for Pacific Standard Time, a UTC offset of UTC−8.

Is PST the same as PDT?

No. PST (UTC−8) is standard (winter) time; PDT (UTC−7) is daylight (summer) time, one hour ahead. The umbrella term “Pacific Time” refers to whichever is in effect, so it is always safe to write Pacific Time when you are unsure.

When do the clocks change for PST?

In 2026, clocks go forward into PDT on Sunday, March 8 and back into PST on Sunday, November 1. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.

What time is it in PST right now?

It is currently 4:15 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in PST (UTC−8).

Where is PST used?

US West Coast, British Columbia and Baja California in winter. Cities currently on this time include Los Angeles, Tijuana, San Diego, Mexicali.

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